Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) the Silent Rare Disease: My Story

De: Wyketha K Parkman

Narrado por: Anna Marie Peloso

In 2014, I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hips. That’s when my nightmare began.

What is avascular necrosis? Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis of the femoral head, occurs when the blood supply to the bone is decreased. This interruption in blood supply causes small cracks and breaks in the bone. If the AVN is left untreated, the bone will eventually die and collapse. Over 20,000 people acquire AVN every year, typically between 20 and 50 years old. It can be caused by a number of factors, such as damage to the bone’s blood supply or injury to the bone itself, which can damage blood vessels and precipitate AVN.

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Story speaks more to the journey up to diagnoses then about the disease.

This account of a woman's journey to a diagnosis of AVN includes repetitive details of typical patient-doctor conversations but lacks depth when it comes to explaining the disease and the necessary surgeries. If you're seeking practical insights as an AVN patient, you won't find many here. Likewise, if you're a spouse or friend trying to understand the disease and how to support someone with AVN, this book falls short in providing meaningful insights.